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Editorial Workshop I: Introduction to Copyediting

X405 (2 semester units in Journalism)

A requirement in the Professional Sequence in Editing

Intended for those who have completed Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage for Editors, this beginning copyediting course presents an overview of the editorial process and the basic tools and tasks of copyeditors, including the use of style manuals and reference books, creation of style sheets, and methods of querying authors and project editors. You learn how to edit using conventional marks and symbols, apply the appropriate level of copyediting, eliminate bias, query permissions, ensure consistency, typecode a manuscript, and copyedit and insert figures, tables, and artwork. Classroom enrollment is limited.

Prerequisite: Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage for Editors X445.

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Sat. June 20, Berkeley



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